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Fortune & Fame Lyrics by Downsyde

All City

2008

[Intro]
(You got a lot for fortune and fame, we don't need to know your name
He's always looking hard and careful, not about the money and the power) (x2)

(This here is wise, it's time to reclaim the game
Sit up in the shadows and rebel against fame
If you think I'm only living for the fame, well that's wrong) (x2)

[Verse 1]
I work for top notch lyricism, 'cause I be spittin' wisdom
Sometime my lyrics flow like dead D's that never listen
I wanna take you there, and make you all aware
It's not the mother flippin' flow patent debonaire
(it's not about the Tory)
There been an easy way
To make a living, when ya living, wanna make it pay
I've seen careers disappear in this situation
Dedication be the name across my chest-a-blazing
I've seen these people come, (I've seen these people go)
I watch their lives just crumble, in the summer crew
But do you know what it's really like to live this life?
I dedicate my struggle to the Downsyde!

[Chorus]
(You got a lot for fortune and fame, we don't need to know your name
He's always looking hard and careful, not about the money and the power)

(You got a lot for fortune and fame, some things you never change
He's always looking hard and careful, not about the money and the power)

[Bridge]
(So where you at?)
It's never for the fortune and fame
(Not for the cash)
Not for people calling ya name
(We get on by)
Every night through the highs and the lows
(It never dies)
Through the mind when the eyes be closed
(Is it love?)
Ah yeah, and the passion and heart
(Is it too much?)
We make the sacrifice for the yard
(We made a mark)
Hard yards, we were building the scene
(From the start)
Fulfilling our dreams

[Chorus]
(You got a lot for fortune and fame, we don't need to know your name
He's always looking hard and careful, not about the money and the power)

(You got a lot for fortune and fame, some things you never change
He's always looking hard and careful, not about the money and the power)

[Post-Chorus]
(Keep on moving)
Movin' or not, we rising like the heat of the sun
(Keep on pushing)
Keep on pushin' day to day, like the beat of the drum
(Keep on living)
We're livin' for the now, since the day we begun
(Keep on dreaming)
Of the freedom we believe in, till the day that we're done

[Verse 2]
I'm just a common man that struggles to live
In the land of dramas, swimming through puddles and shit
Driving the car that could fall apart, and that means skids
Even an uncommon wagon with a family of kids
You rather hand me a pink through, and Centrelink payments
Or chase materials or minimum wages
And to be born in the economical matrix
And then to make it as king of the social game, it's
Lame how it's played, get to step on your neighbours
In the stakes and matters game, and everyone's playing
(Ah, money and power), we all strive to make it
But understand me 'cause I'll make you famous

[Chorus]
(Is it for the fame?)
(You got a lot for fortune and fame
(Stake your claim)
We don't need to know your name
(Play the game)
He's always looking hard and careful, not about the money and the power)

(Is it for the fame?)
(You got a lot for fortune and fame
(Stake your claim)
Some things you never change
(Play the game)
He's always looking hard and careful, not about the money and the power)

[Outro]
Is it for the fame?
Credits
Downsyde

Downsyde

About “Fortune & Fame” by Downsyde

Read the complete lyrics to "Fortune & Fame" by Downsyde from the album "All City" in 2008. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rap, Australia, Aussie Hip-Hop.

"Fortune & Fame" is performed by Downsyde. from the album "All City" in 2008 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Fortune & Fame", explore more songs by Downsyde using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Fortune & Fame" is credited to Downsyde. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Fortune & Fame" appears on "All City" in 2008.

Visit the Downsyde artist page at /artist/downsyde for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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